NPFL:Relegation Threatened Heartland Win at Mourning Rangers

Two standout performances of the Match-day 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) yesterday were the away wins by Bendel Insurance at Kwara United and Heartland’s triumph at the Cathedral in Enugu.

In the Oriental Derby in Enugu, Rangers International who are mourning the passing of their ex-international and coach, Christian Chukwu, were handed a bitter 2-0 defeat by the relegation-troubled Naze Millionaires.

Suraju Lawal and Isaac Nassy inflicted the pains on the Flying Antelopes in the 21st and 48th minutes respectively.

In Ilorin, Kayode Oke Solomon scored the lone goal winner for the visitors from Benin City to claim all three points.

However, the NPFL hotshot, Anas Yusuf, netted his 15th goal of the season for Nasarawa United to edge past Plateau United 3-2.

Elsewhere, Abia Warriors are now very much in the championship race after a home 2-0 win over second-placed Rivers United.

Abia Warriors consolidated third place on the back of a 2-0 home win over Rivers United.

They are now just two points behind Rivers United with five rounds of matches still to be played.

In Kano, Ahmed Musa opened scoring for Kano Pillars to win 2-0 and add to the woes of bottom club Lobi Stars.

Remo Stars are now seven points clear of nearest rivals Rivers United after they were held to a scoreless draw by Katsina United.

Both Sunshine Stars and Akwa United failed to move out of the relegation zone today.

Sunshine Stars beat Enyimba 2-1 but remain in 19th position with 38 points, while Akwa United are 18th with the same number of points but a better goals difference.

RESULTS 

NPFL

Rangers 0-2 Heartland 

Abia War 2-0 Rivers Utd

Akwa Utd 1-1 El Kanemi

K’Pillars 2-0 Lobi Stars 

Nasarawa 3-2 Plateau

Remo Stars 0-0 Katsina

Sunshine 2-1 Enyimba

Ikorodu City 3-0 Tornadoes 

Kwara Utd 0-1 B’Insurance 

Premier League

Chelsea 2-2 Ipswich 

Liverpool 2-1 West Ham

Wolves 4-2 Tottenham 

Newcastle 4-1 Man Utd